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The Airbnb that my family stayed at was just a twenty-minute walk from downtown Zadar and the sea. We spent wonderful two weeks exploring the area.

Downtown Zadar is beautiful fortified city in Croatia. It is the oldest city in the country with evidence of human life since the late stone age. Walking down its smooth cobble stone streets you can see religious ruins from Roman times and gates from Venetian times. In the center of the Old City there is a lovely open area to have lunch, people watch, and relax by the sea.

You can find lots of cafes, ice cream shops, and bakeries around every corner. They all have delicious food for a very inexpensive price. There are also nice restaurant serving dalmatian cuisine, but we did not go to any to save money. During the summer the streets get really busy with tourists, but during the off-season it is very tranquil.

At night the city lights up. Near the harbor there is a giant circle in the pavement that is covered in 300 layered glass plates. It is over 20 meters wide. During the day it collects energy from the sun and at night it lights up for a gorgeous color show. Near it are the famous steps of the Zadar Sea Organ which plays music from the waves via tubes under the steps. Zadar is a very interesting place. It is beautiful, historical, and has some delicious food. If you ever make a trip to Croatia during any season, I recommend you visit Zadar.